Good nutrition is one of the keys to a healthy life. Proper nutrition helps
protect you from illness and disease, such as heart disease, diabetes,
cancer, and osteoporosis.
A registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN/RD) provides care when special
dietary considerations are needed due to illness, injury, or surgery.
Dietitians also provide nutrition counseling for those who want to improve
their health and wellness and can tailor a diet to help individuals meet
their goals. Nutrition counseling is a great way to improve your health
and wellness.
The Horizon Health Dietetics Department has registered dietitians on staff
to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to help improve your nutritional
status related to your condition, illness, or injury. MNT encompasses
a wide variety of disease states and relies on follow-up visits to allow
for continued behavioral and lifestyle changes.
The dietitian will work with you to provide a comprehensive nutritional
analysis and individualized plan and help you understand how to optimize
your treatment goals and aid in your recovery.
When should I see a dietitian?
You may benefit from nutrition counseling if you need:
Cardiovascular/heart health management
Weight management – bariatrics
Diabetes (type 1,2, gestational & prediabetes)
Preventive health management
Wound healing/pressure ulcers
Renal (kidney) management
Cancer
Malnutrition
Gastrointestinal disorders (IBS, IBD, Celiac)
Dysphagia
Tube feeding management
Food allergies
How do I request an appointment?
You can ask your healthcare provider for a referral, or self-refer, and
we will schedule you.
Appointments are available Monday-Friday. Initial visits are usually 45
minutes to 1 hour. Follow-up appointments are typically 30 minutes.
Please check with your insurance to see how much/what type of coverage
you have for a dietitian appointment.
Podcasts
Food Groups: Carbs, Fruits, Veggies & Water
Eva Kirchner, licensed & registered dietitian, discusses good and bad carbs, canned
verses frozen vegetables, and much more.
Food Groups: Protein, Dairy & Fat
Eva Kirchner, licensed & registered dietitian, discusses the good and bad of protein,
dairy, and fat, as well as the role supplements play.
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